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 By Genesis Ogiri ABUJA – The Executive Chairman of the Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr. Grace Adagba, has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for unveiling five landmark national intervention programmes aimed at accelerating sustainable development across Nigeria, describing the initiatives as a bold demonstration of the Federal Government's commitment to strengthening education, governance, healthcare, social protection, and climate resilience. Dr. Adagba made the remarks after participating in the official unveiling ceremony held at the State House Banquet Hall, Aso Villa, Abuja, where President Tinubu, alongside Honourable Ministers, State Governors, Executive Chairmen of State Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEBs), heads of key national agencies, development partners, and other senior government officials, launched the strategic programmes. The intervention programmes—NG-CARES, SOLID, HOPE-GOV, HOPE-EDU, and HOPE-PHC—are being i...

CHAPTER THREE WOMENRISE ... From Selfishness to Selflessness "Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves." — Philippians 2:3 (ESV The journey from selfishness to selflessness is one of the most profound transformations God can accomplish in the life of a woman. It is a journey of spiritual growth, personal maturity, and leadership development that begins with a changed heart and results in a changed life. Every woman whom God uses significantly must first learn to move beyond self-centered living and embrace a life dedicated to serving Him and blessing others. Before God entrusts a woman with influence, He first develops within her the character to steward that influence with humility, wisdom, and compassion. Selfishness is the natural tendency to place personal interests, desires, and ambitions above the needs of others and above the will of God. It focuses on personal comfort, recognition, succe...

By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA – Crossland Communication Nigeria Limited has unveiled plans to deploy a next-generation Hybrid Direct Connect Mobile Telecommunication Network aimed at transforming mission-critical communications and strengthening public safety infrastructure across Nigeria. The indigenous telecommunications company, founded by Dr. Abayomi John Ayodele, said the initiative is designed to deliver secure, reliable and highly resilient communications for security agencies, emergency responders, critical infrastructure operators and other workforce-intensive sectors. According to the company, the platform leverages advanced communication technologies to support intelligence gathering, secure information sharing, emergency response coordination and real-time operational communication, providing an integrated solution to Nigeria's evolving security and public safety challenges. To facilitate the deployment, Crossland Communication has entered into a strategic part...

By Genesis Ogiri ABUJA – Crossland Communications Nigeria Limited has unveiled Crossland Direct Connect, an advanced mission-critical communication solution designed to improve coordination among security agencies and enhance emergency response capabilities as Nigeria continues to confront evolving security challenges. The company, led by its Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Abayomi John Ayodele, said the technology is intended to bridge communication gaps that have long affected security operations by providing secure, real-time connectivity for personnel deployed across diverse operational environments. Speaking on the initiative, Dr. Ayodele noted that effective communication remains the foundation of successful security operations, stressing that the growing threats of insurgency, banditry, kidnapping, armed robbery and other forms of criminality require modern communication systems capable of supporting rapid decision-making and coordinated responses. According to him, Cro...

By Genesis Ogiri ABUJA – The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Crossland Group, Dr. Abayomi J. Ayodele, has declared that Nigeria's unity remains unshaken despite prevailing security challenges, urging greater collaboration among government, security agencies and citizens to safeguard national peace and stability. Dr. Ayodele made the remarks during an interview with journalists at The Unity Project Nigeria Security Summit, held at the Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja. The summit brought together top security stakeholders, government officials, development partners, traditional rulers, civil society organisations and private sector leaders to deliberate on sustainable solutions to Nigeria's security challenges. He described Nigeria as one of the world's most richly endowed nations, blessed with abundant natural resources, human capital and cultural diversity, stressing that these advantages should serve as the foundation for national unity and developmen...

 By Genesis Ogiri ABUJA – The Special Envoy of the United World Congress of Diplomats and Registrar of the International Institute of Experts on Political Economy and Public Administration, Prof. Hephzibah Ebi Suobo, has called on Nigeria to place the security and welfare of its citizens at the forefront of national governance, stressing that a nation's credibility and respect in the international community are largely defined by its commitment to protecting its people. Speaking during an interview at the PASA 2026 Security Summit, organised under The Unity Project Nigeria at the Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja, Prof. Suobo described security as the foundation upon which sustainable development, economic prosperity and international confidence are built. According to him, "The first responsibility of every sovereign state is the protection of the lives and property of its citizens. A nation that guarantees the security of its people inspires confidence, attracts investme...